Wil Ervin writes that unnecessary regulations and flat funding have left a waiting list of students who need a specialized education in Mississippi.

Wil Ervin writes that a rose-colored distortion of public school performance is a disservice to taxpayers, our communities, and, most importantly, our students.

Wil Ervin writes that we need more Mississippians in the workforce and that to achieve this we need an environment where "businesses can thrive and create job opportunities."

As we reflect on the concept of freedom and those we are afforded today, it is time for Mississippi to talk about education freedom.

Conservatives are committed to addressing the violent crime problem in Mississippi, but we should also be committed to tackling overincarceration. The two are not mutually exclusive, and both issues harm Mississippians. By enacting meaningful criminal justice reform, Mississippi can create a more just system that promotes public safety, supports families and communities, and reduces the cost to taxpayers.